iPhoto cannot access IPMETA files. Update iPhoto software. Developers add support for new file formats in updated versions. Outdated iPhoto software cannot handle IPMETA files. Latest iPhoto supports older compatible formats too.
IPMETA files store iPhoto library metadata. They include BackupStatus.ipmeta, Globals.ipmeta, Keywords.ipmeta, Schema.ipmeta, AlbumX.ipmeta. “X” is a number. IPMETA files do not contain images.
Associate IPMETA with another app. Windows: Right click IPMETA file, Open with, Choose another app. Check “Always use this app”. Mac: Ctrl-click IPMETA, Open with, Other. Check “Always Open With”. Linux: Right click, Open with, choose app. iPhone: Tap the file.
What is IPMETA file extension? It is an Apple iPhoto metadata file. We explain what IPMETA files are used for and what software opens them. IPMETA files are data files with image library information.
Here are tips to open IPMETA files and programs that support them. Many files contain only simple text. Is there one way to open unknown files? IPMETA files are for internal iPhoto use to store metadata. Learn more about iPhoto.